Safety & Security at La Aldea
Residence Life is committed to providing our students with a safe and secure
environment where they can pursue their studies while learning about themselves
and others in the community. Security in La Aldea is provided in a number
of ways, but it is important that every student in our community be aware
of their environment and make good decisions about their own safety, and
that of their neighbors.
All exterior doors of La Aldea are locked 24-hours a day; however, you should
consider the door to your apartment to be like the door to your apartment
if you lived off-campus, and keep it locked at all times; especially when
you are not in your room.
Building Access
LaAldea is equipped with a card access system. This system utilizes your CatCard and a 4-digit pin number chosen when you check in to LaAldea. Only residents of the building can gain access by swiping their card through the card reader and entering their personal 4-digit pin. The system is operational 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Emergency Evacuation Plan
During a fire alarm or ther emergency situation that requires immediate evacuation of La Aldea, please follow the protocol listed here [PDF]. Detailed information on evacuation areas are listed based on your apartment number.
Residence Hall UAPD Liasion Program
UAPD and Residence Life joined hands to institute a liaison program in our communities. The program assigns a specific officer to each residence hall and the La Aldea Community. This unique concept allows for a community oriented/problem oriented policing approach and encourages residents to get to know members of UAPD. Liaison officers can provide presentations to residents or assist in solving problems common to the entire building community.
Security Tips
While you are a student at The University of Arizona and a resident in University
housing, you should remember that you are largely responsible for your own
personal safety. Following are some precautions:
- When leaving the complex at night, tell your roommate when he/she should expect your return.
- After dark, try not to walk alone. If possible, walk with a friend, or call Safe Ride.
- If you must walk alone, walk with confidence and avoid dark, remote areas.
- Never leave goods or belongings unattended.
- If you are the victim of an attack or other crime, contact UAPD and a La Aldea staff member as soon as possible.
- Solicitors or suspicious persons are to be reported to UAPD and a La Aldea staff member immediately.
- Always carry your keys, CatCard, and if possible a cell phone.
- Keep your apartment door closed and locked when you are away and understand that you can enhance your personal safety and that of your roommate(s) by keeping the door closed and locked at all times.
- Please immediately inform a member of the community staff about any unsafe conditions or behaviors that threatens the safety or security of your community.
- Do not prop open exterior gates or let anyone you do not know follow you in.
To guard against theft of your property, the University recommends that the following safeguards be observed:
- Record all serial numbers and makes of radios, watches, laptops, CD players, IPods etc.
- Keep money and valuables in a secure place. Do not keep excessive amounts of cash in your room, apartment or on your person.
- Record the numbers of all credit cards and checking accounts; record the addresses of these companies and banks so that they can be notified if cards are lost or stolen.
- Report the presence of any strangers in non-public areas of LaAldea to UAPD and a Staff member.
For more TIPS on Safety & Security on campus, visit The University of Arizona’s Police Department.
